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Decoction of St. John’s Wort and Achyranthes

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Decoction of St. John’s Wort and Achyranthes,Effective for all types of wind disorders, regardless of severity.

Formulas Name : Decoction of St. John’s Wort and Achyranthes

Chinese Name : 百灵藤牛膝煎

Drug Formulation

5 jin of Bailing藤 (finely chopped; decoct in 3 dou of water until reduced to 1 dou; strain out the residue, then decoct further until reduced to 3 sheng), 2 liang of Achyranthes root (stems removed), 2 liang of Aconite root (skin and pith removed), 2 liang of Red Arrow, 2 liang of Epimedium, 2 liang of Polygonum multiflorum, 2 liang of Deer Antler Gelatin, and 2 liang of Frankincense.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, add it to the decoction prepared earlier, and add 5 he of white honey to simmer together. Stir with a willow wood spatula until uniform; stop when the consistency resembles thin syrup, then store in a porcelain container.

Benefits

Effective for all types of wind disorders, regardless of severity.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 teaspoon per dose, mixed with warm wine on an empty stomach and before dinner.

Note

Avoid toxic and slippery foods.

Decoction of St. John’s Wort and Achyranthes,From *Shenghui*, Volume 25.,Effective for all types of wind disorders, regardless of severity.

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